Site Facilities Maintenance Assistant

Job Overview

Site Facilities Maintenance Assistant role within the Naval team at Whetstone. The position involves supporting the Site Facilities Manager in day‑to‑day facility operations and maintenance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and repairs to maintain a safe and efficient facility.
• Conduct minor mechanical repairs, troubleshoot equipment, and support maintenance on building facility systems.
• Provide an interface to the site manager for any issues requiring attention.
• Carry out painting, minor repair, and minor installation work to maintain facility appearance.
• Ensure outdoor areas, landscaping, pathways, and parking areas are clean, safe, and well‑maintained.
• Support project installations of new equipment, infrastructure improvements, and facility upgrades.
• Safely operate forklifts and mobile elevation platforms to move materials and access elevated areas for maintenance work.
• Follow workplace safety regulations, maintain tools and equipment in safe working order, and report hazard issues.
• Manage waste, keep work areas tidy, maintain stores, and assist where required.

Skills & Qualifications

• GCSE level education or above.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools without supervision.
• UK forklift certificate and MUPE qualification desired; training will be provided if not held.
• PC and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Knowledge of painting, plumbing, mechanical, grounds, and general maintenance.
• Existing or ability to obtain higher levels of UK Security Clearance, including SC Clearance and UK Eyes Only Clearance.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Good DIY standard and strong teamwork and self‑motivation skills.
• British citizen with a valid UK passport and a valid full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package.
• Flexible benefits that can be tailored to individual needs.
• Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution).
• Income protection.
• Private health insurance and life assurance.
• 26 days vacation plus bank holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a global company.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation.
• Relocation assistance provided.

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